Deep-Fried Turkey

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Southern Thanksgiving

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (69)

Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: 1 min
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 41 min

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Ingredients

1 (10-pound) turkey
2 tablespoons House seasoning, recipe follows
2 tablespoons of your favorite dry rub
3 to 5 gallons peanut oil
Cooks Note: To measure the amount of oil needed to fry the turkey, place turkey in fryer, add water to top of turkey, remove the turkey and the water line will indicate how much oil will be needed to fry your turkey. Having too much oil can cause a fire. The pot should not be more than 3/4 full or the oil could overflow when the turkey is added.

Directions

Wash bird inside and out, and allow to drain. Rub turkey all over with House Seasoning. Coat turkey with dry rub. Allow the bird to sit until it reaches room temperature.

Heat peanut oil in a turkey fryer or a very, very large stockpot to 350 degrees F. Lower turkey into hot oil, very carefully, making sure it is fully submerged. Fry turkey for 3 minutes per pound plus 5 minutes per bird. Remove turkey from oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve with favorite Thanksgiving sides and salads.

House Seasoning:

1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

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recipe Deep-Fried Turkey
Jefferson Los Angeles, CA 10-31-2009
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Try and Indoor Turkey Fryer
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The clean up is very tough. I would recommend using an indoor digital electric turkey fryer. Masterbuilt makes an awesome... turkey fryer. Here is the one I typically use: http://www.nationaltailgate.com/store/masterbuilt_butterball_professional_series_digital_electric_turkey_fryer-c-38-p-685.htmlRead more
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null null, null 11-27-2008
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WAY too much trouble!!!!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Not impressed at all. The turkey was good but nothing special at all. For all of the added trouble, time, expense AND CLEAN... UP, I think I'll just roast my turkeys from now on with a good, flavorfull injection. I made two turkeys at work ON MY DESK in portable roaster ovens earlier this week with a good beer n' butter injection, and they were moister and tastier than this deep-fried fiasco. Let's reserve the deep frying for onion rings!!!Read more
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Isaac Sacramento, CA 11-20-2008
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Dam!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Dam Girl, that was some GOOD TURKEY!!!! I have had a Turkey fryer for a couple of years but only used for chicken, well... yesterday I fried a 11 pound turkey, my wife and i picked the whole thing apart before the side dishes were done, so simple, so good! Also Paula, ............your a hot momma!!!!!Read more
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Renee Pittsburgh, PA 01-05-2008
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Yummo!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We just bought a turkey fryer and I decided I just had try Paula's recipe and Wow! It was fabulous! All we had left was... the carcus. The family has already put in a request for it next year!Read more
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Maurice Henderson, NV 11-22-2007
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Great and easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Best way to fry a bird!
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Anonymous 11-21-2007
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rub suggestions?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Im new to cooking and i cant find the recipe for the rub Paula used on the show? If anyone can help thanks in advance! Im so... excited to cook this!!Read more